Conference Board of Canada

28 minReports

The Leaky Bucket: A Study of Immigrant Retention Trends in Canada

Canada’s future prosperity depends on immigration. Studies by The Conference Board of Canada show that immigration leads to GDP growth, improves the worker-to-retiree ratio, and eases labour shortages that add to inflation. To meet Canada’s immigration goals, the country must not only attract newcomers but also retain them. Yet very few attempts have been made to evaluate Canada’s immigrant retention trends & its rate.

Published Date: 14 November 2023How to retain talentRetentionENAccess the Report
45 minResources

Valued Workers, Valuable Work: The Current and Future Role of Immigrant Talent

Essential work is critical to Canada’s economy and the provision of basic goods and services. Canada relies on immigrants and temporary residents in many essential sectors and occupations. And the pandemic has put the spotlight once again on their contributions in sectors like healthcare and agriculture.

Published Date: 31 July 2023Business Case for InclusionInclusivity StrategyENAccess the Resource
25 minPodcasts

Podcast – Comprendre les pénuries de main-d’œuvre au Canada

Il y a plus de gens qui travaillent qu’avant la pandémie, mais la demande de main-d’œuvre demeure supérieure à l’offre. Dans cet épisode, nos invités font part de leurs points de vue sur le contexte économique entourant ces pénuries et leurs conséquences pour les entreprises canadiennes. Nous discutons de ce que cela signifie pour les responsables en matière de compétences, les employeurs et les travailleurs. Invités : - Pedro Antunes, économiste en chef, Le Conference Board du Canada - Geneviève Bich, vice-présidente, Ressources humaines, Metro inc.

Published Date: 27 July 2023FRAccess the Podcast